Kenthorai Gram Panchayat, Udhagai
Kenthorai is a Gram Panchayat located in the The Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Udhagai Panchayat Union and The Nilgiris District Panchayat. Kenthorai Gram Panchayat covers a single village, Thummanatty1. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kenthorai Gram Panchayat
Kenthorai Gram Panchayat covers the following village.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thummanatty1 |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kenthorai Gram Panchayat
Kenthorai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kenthorai 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)
Udhagai Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kenthorai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
The Nilgiris District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kenthorai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kenthorai Gram Panchayat
Where is Kenthorai Gram Panchayat located?
Kenthorai Gram Panchayat is located in the The Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Udhagai Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Kenthorai Gram Panchayat?
One village comes under Kenthorai Gram Panchayat, namely Thummanatty1.
Which Panchayat Union does Kenthorai Gram Panchayat come under?
Kenthorai Gram Panchayat comes under Udhagai Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in The Nilgiris district.
Which District Panchayat does Kenthorai Gram Panchayat come under?
The Nilgiris District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kenthorai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Kenthorai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Udhagai Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and The Nilgiris District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kenthorai Gram Panchayat?
Kenthorai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kenthorai Gram Panchayat do?
Kenthorai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its village, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.