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