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