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