Paranthur Gram Panchayat, Walajabad
Paranthur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Walajabad Panchayat Union and Kancheepuram District Panchayat. Paranthur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Parandur and Parandur B. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Paranthur Gram Panchayat
Paranthur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Parandur |
| 2 | Parandur B |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Paranthur Gram Panchayat
Paranthur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Paranthur Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Walajabad Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paranthur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kancheepuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paranthur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Paranthur Gram Panchayat
Where is Paranthur Gram Panchayat located?
Paranthur Gram Panchayat is located in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Walajabad Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Paranthur Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Paranthur Gram Panchayat: Parandur and Parandur B.
Which Panchayat Union does Paranthur Gram Panchayat come under?
Paranthur Gram Panchayat comes under Walajabad Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kancheepuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Paranthur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kancheepuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paranthur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Paranthur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Walajabad Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Kancheepuram District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Paranthur Gram Panchayat?
Paranthur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Paranthur Gram Panchayat do?
Paranthur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.