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