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