Upparapatti Gram Panchayat, Uthangarai
Upparapatti is a Gram Panchayat located in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Uthangarai Panchayat Union and Krishnagiri District Panchayat. Upparapatti Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Chinnakunnathur, Peyanur, and Umaiyanur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Upparapatti Gram Panchayat
Upparapatti Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chinnakunnathur |
| 2 | Peyanur |
| 3 | Umaiyanur |
| 4 | Upparapatti |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Upparapatti Gram Panchayat
Upparapatti Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Upparapatti 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)
Uthangarai Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upparapatti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Krishnagiri District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upparapatti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Upparapatti Gram Panchayat
Where is Upparapatti Gram Panchayat located?
Upparapatti Gram Panchayat is located in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Uthangarai Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Upparapatti Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Upparapatti Gram Panchayat: Chinnakunnathur, Peyanur, Umaiyanur, and Upparapatti.
Which Panchayat Union does Upparapatti Gram Panchayat come under?
Upparapatti Gram Panchayat comes under Uthangarai Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Krishnagiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Upparapatti Gram Panchayat come under?
Krishnagiri District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upparapatti Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Upparapatti Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Uthangarai Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Krishnagiri District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Upparapatti Gram Panchayat?
Upparapatti Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Upparapatti Gram Panchayat do?
Upparapatti Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.