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