Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat, Thirukalukundram
Kothimangalam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thirukalukundram Panchayat Union and Chengalpattu District Panchayat. Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Irumbuli, Kothimangalam, and Melapattu. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat
Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Irumbuli |
| 2 | Kothimangalam |
| 3 | Melapattu |
| 4 | Nelvoy |
| 5 | Pulikundram |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat
Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kothimangalam 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)
Thirukalukundram Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothimangalam 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 Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat
Where is Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat located?
Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat is located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thirukalukundram Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat: Irumbuli, Kothimangalam, Melapattu, Nelvoy, and Pulikundram.
Which Panchayat Union does Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat come under?
Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat comes under Thirukalukundram Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chengalpattu district.
Which District Panchayat does Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat come under?
Chengalpattu District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thirukalukundram Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Chengalpattu District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat?
Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat do?
Kothimangalam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.