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