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