Thoppur Gram Panchayat, Kariapatti
Thoppur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kariapatti Panchayat Union and Virudhunagar District Panchayat. Thoppur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Athikulam, Kaluvancheri, and Thoppur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Thoppur Gram Panchayat
Thoppur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Athikulam |
| 2 | Kaluvancheri |
| 3 | Thoppur |
| 4 | Valayapatti |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Thoppur Gram Panchayat
Thoppur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Thoppur 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)
Kariapatti Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thoppur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Virudhunagar District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thoppur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Thoppur Gram Panchayat
Where is Thoppur Gram Panchayat located?
Thoppur Gram Panchayat is located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kariapatti Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Thoppur Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Thoppur Gram Panchayat: Athikulam, Kaluvancheri, Thoppur, and Valayapatti.
Which Panchayat Union does Thoppur Gram Panchayat come under?
Thoppur Gram Panchayat comes under Kariapatti Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Virudhunagar district.
Which District Panchayat does Thoppur Gram Panchayat come under?
Virudhunagar District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thoppur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Thoppur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kariapatti Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Virudhunagar District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Thoppur Gram Panchayat?
Thoppur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Thoppur Gram Panchayat do?
Thoppur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.