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