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