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