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