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