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