Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat, Manamelkudi
Karakathikottai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Manamelkudi Panchayat Union and Pudukkottai District Panchayat. Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Karakathikkottai, Kilpappanur, and Melpappanur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat
Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Karakathikkottai |
| 2 | Kilpappanur |
| 3 | Melpappanur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat
Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karakathikottai 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)
Manamelkudi Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Pudukkottai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat
Where is Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat located?
Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat is located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Manamelkudi Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat: Karakathikkottai, Kilpappanur, and Melpappanur.
Which Panchayat Union does Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat come under?
Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat comes under Manamelkudi Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pudukkottai district.
Which District Panchayat does Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat come under?
Pudukkottai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Manamelkudi Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Pudukkottai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat?
Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat do?
Karakathikottai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.