Santhapatti Gram Panchayat, Kadathur
Santhapatti is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kadathur Panchayat Union and Dharmapuri District Panchayat. Santhapatti Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Kattur, Kottarapatty, and Mookanurpatti. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Santhapatti Gram Panchayat
Santhapatti Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kattur |
| 2 | Kottarapatty |
| 3 | Mookanurpatti |
| 4 | Nachanampatty |
| 5 | Sandappatti |
| 6 | Soorapatti |
| 7 | Venakkampatti |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Santhapatti Gram Panchayat
Santhapatti Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Santhapatti 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)
Kadathur Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santhapatti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dharmapuri District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santhapatti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Santhapatti Gram Panchayat
Where is Santhapatti Gram Panchayat located?
Santhapatti Gram Panchayat is located in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kadathur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Santhapatti Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Santhapatti Gram Panchayat: Kattur, Kottarapatty, Mookanurpatti, Nachanampatty, Sandappatti, Soorapatti, and Venakkampatti.
Which Panchayat Union does Santhapatti Gram Panchayat come under?
Santhapatti Gram Panchayat comes under Kadathur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dharmapuri district.
Which District Panchayat does Santhapatti Gram Panchayat come under?
Dharmapuri District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santhapatti Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Santhapatti Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kadathur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Dharmapuri District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Santhapatti Gram Panchayat?
Santhapatti Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Santhapatti Gram Panchayat do?
Santhapatti Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.