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