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