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