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