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