Sittling Gram Panchayat, Harur
Sittling is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Harur Panchayat Union and Dharmapuri District Panchayat. Sittling Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Chettikuttai, Jadaiyankombai, and Kambalai. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sittling Gram Panchayat
Sittling Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chettikuttai |
| 2 | Jadaiyankombai |
| 3 | Kambalai |
| 4 | Karapadi |
| 5 | Meithangi |
| 6 | Sittilingi |
| 7 | Sittilingi Extension R.F. |
| 8 | Sittilingi R.F. |
| 9 | Tariasal |
| 10 | Thathampatti |
| 11 | Velanur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sittling Gram Panchayat
Sittling Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sittling 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)
Harur Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sittling 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 Sittling Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sittling Gram Panchayat
Where is Sittling Gram Panchayat located?
Sittling Gram Panchayat is located in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Harur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Sittling Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Sittling Gram Panchayat: Chettikuttai, Jadaiyankombai, Kambalai, Karapadi, and Meithangi and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Union does Sittling Gram Panchayat come under?
Sittling Gram Panchayat comes under Harur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dharmapuri district.
Which District Panchayat does Sittling Gram Panchayat come under?
Dharmapuri District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sittling Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Sittling Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Harur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Dharmapuri District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Sittling Gram Panchayat?
Sittling Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sittling Gram Panchayat do?
Sittling Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.