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