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