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