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