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