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