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