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