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