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