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