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