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