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