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