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