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