Katteri Gram Panchayat, Uthangarai
Katteri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Uthangarai Panchayat Union and Krishnagiri District Panchayat. Katteri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Hanumantheertham, Karukkampatti, and Katteri. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Katteri Gram Panchayat
Katteri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hanumantheertham |
| 2 | Karukkampatti |
| 3 | Katteri |
| 4 | Lakkampatti |
| 5 | Meyyandapatti |
| 6 | Onnagarai |
| 7 | Thannirpandal |
| 8 | Thathanur |
| 9 | Veppalampatti |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Katteri Gram Panchayat
Katteri Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Katteri 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 Katteri 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 Katteri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Katteri Gram Panchayat
Where is Katteri Gram Panchayat located?
Katteri Gram Panchayat is located in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Uthangarai Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Katteri Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Katteri Gram Panchayat: Hanumantheertham, Karukkampatti, Katteri, Lakkampatti, Meyyandapatti, Onnagarai, Thannirpandal, Thathanur, and Veppalampatti.
Which Panchayat Union does Katteri Gram Panchayat come under?
Katteri Gram Panchayat comes under Uthangarai Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Krishnagiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Katteri Gram Panchayat come under?
Krishnagiri District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katteri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Katteri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Uthangarai Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Krishnagiri District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Katteri Gram Panchayat?
Katteri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Katteri Gram Panchayat do?
Katteri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.