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