Putheri Gram Panchayat, Rajakkamangalam

Putheri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Rajakkamangalam Panchayat Union and Kanniyakumari District Panchayat. Putheri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Putheri and Putheri (Ct). It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Putheri Gram Panchayat

Putheri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Putheri
2Putheri (Ct)

Panchayati Raj Structure for Putheri Gram Panchayat

Putheri Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Putheri 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)

Rajakkamangalam Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Putheri 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 Putheri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Putheri Gram Panchayat

Where is Putheri Gram Panchayat located?

Putheri Gram Panchayat is located in the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Rajakkamangalam Panchayat Union.

How many villages come under Putheri Gram Panchayat?

2 villages come under Putheri Gram Panchayat: Putheri and Putheri (Ct).

Which Panchayat Union does Putheri Gram Panchayat come under?

Putheri Gram Panchayat comes under Rajakkamangalam Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kanniyakumari district.

Which District Panchayat does Putheri Gram Panchayat come under?

Kanniyakumari District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Putheri Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?

Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Putheri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rajakkamangalam Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Kanniyakumari District Panchayat at the district level.

Who heads Putheri Gram Panchayat?

Putheri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Putheri Gram Panchayat do?

Putheri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.