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