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