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