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