Thumbur Gram Panchayat, Chetpet
Thumbur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Chetpet Panchayat Union and Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat. Thumbur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Modanapalayam, Thumbur, and Veerasambanur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Thumbur Gram Panchayat
Thumbur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Modanapalayam |
| 2 | Thumbur |
| 3 | Veerasambanur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Thumbur Gram Panchayat
Thumbur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Thumbur 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)
Chetpet Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thumbur 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 Thumbur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Thumbur Gram Panchayat
Where is Thumbur Gram Panchayat located?
Thumbur Gram Panchayat is located in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Chetpet Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Thumbur Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Thumbur Gram Panchayat: Modanapalayam, Thumbur, and Veerasambanur.
Which Panchayat Union does Thumbur Gram Panchayat come under?
Thumbur Gram Panchayat comes under Chetpet Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tiruvannamalai district.
Which District Panchayat does Thumbur Gram Panchayat come under?
Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thumbur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Thumbur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chetpet Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Thumbur Gram Panchayat?
Thumbur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Thumbur Gram Panchayat do?
Thumbur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.