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