Thenputhur Gram Panchayat, Vallam
Thenputhur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Vallam Panchayat Union and Viluppuram District Panchayat. Thenputhur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Amur, Perampattu, and Puthur (Ten). It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Thenputhur Gram Panchayat
Thenputhur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amur |
| 2 | Perampattu |
| 3 | Puthur (Ten) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Thenputhur Gram Panchayat
Thenputhur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Thenputhur 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 Thenputhur 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 Thenputhur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Thenputhur Gram Panchayat
Where is Thenputhur Gram Panchayat located?
Thenputhur Gram Panchayat is located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Vallam Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Thenputhur Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Thenputhur Gram Panchayat: Amur, Perampattu, and Puthur (Ten).
Which Panchayat Union does Thenputhur Gram Panchayat come under?
Thenputhur Gram Panchayat comes under Vallam Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Viluppuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Thenputhur Gram Panchayat come under?
Viluppuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thenputhur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Thenputhur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Vallam Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Viluppuram District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Thenputhur Gram Panchayat?
Thenputhur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Thenputhur Gram Panchayat do?
Thenputhur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.