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