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