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