Puthur Gram Panchayat, Katpadi
Puthur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Katpadi Panchayat Union and Vellore District Panchayat. Puthur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Kunjanur (R.F.), Parapallumalai R.F., and Puthur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Puthur Gram Panchayat
Puthur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kunjanur (R.F.) |
| 2 | Parapallumalai R.F. |
| 3 | Puthur |
| 4 | Puthur R.F. |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Puthur Gram Panchayat
Puthur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Puthur 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)
Katpadi Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Puthur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Vellore District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Puthur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Puthur Gram Panchayat
Where is Puthur Gram Panchayat located?
Puthur Gram Panchayat is located in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Katpadi Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Puthur Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Puthur Gram Panchayat: Kunjanur (R.F.), Parapallumalai R.F., Puthur, and Puthur R.F..
Which Panchayat Union does Puthur Gram Panchayat come under?
Puthur Gram Panchayat comes under Katpadi Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Vellore district.
Which District Panchayat does Puthur Gram Panchayat come under?
Vellore District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Puthur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Puthur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Katpadi Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Vellore District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Puthur Gram Panchayat?
Puthur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Puthur Gram Panchayat do?
Puthur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.