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