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