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