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