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