Thottanaval Gram Panchayat, Uthiramerur
Thottanaval is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Uthiramerur Panchayat Union and Kancheepuram District Panchayat. Thottanaval Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Alanjeri, Thottanaval, and Valathodu. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Thottanaval Gram Panchayat
Thottanaval Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alanjeri |
| 2 | Thottanaval |
| 3 | Valathodu |
| 4 | Vinnamangalam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Thottanaval Gram Panchayat
Thottanaval Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Thottanaval 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 Thottanaval 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 Thottanaval Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Thottanaval Gram Panchayat
Where is Thottanaval Gram Panchayat located?
Thottanaval Gram Panchayat is located in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Uthiramerur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Thottanaval Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Thottanaval Gram Panchayat: Alanjeri, Thottanaval, Valathodu, and Vinnamangalam.
Which Panchayat Union does Thottanaval Gram Panchayat come under?
Thottanaval Gram Panchayat comes under Uthiramerur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kancheepuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Thottanaval Gram Panchayat come under?
Kancheepuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thottanaval Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Thottanaval Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Uthiramerur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Kancheepuram District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Thottanaval Gram Panchayat?
Thottanaval Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Thottanaval Gram Panchayat do?
Thottanaval Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.