Karakkottai Gram Panchayat, Manamelkudi
Karakkottai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Manamelkudi Panchayat Union and Pudukkottai District Panchayat. Karakkottai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Karakkottai, Kuttankudi, and Ollanur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Karakkottai Gram Panchayat
Karakkottai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Karakkottai |
| 2 | Kuttankudi |
| 3 | Ollanur |
| 4 | Panavayal |
| 5 | Pettivayal |
| 6 | Pillangudi |
| 7 | Singavanam |
| 8 | Talikkottai |
| 9 | Vinaithirthagopalapuram |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karakkottai Gram Panchayat
Karakkottai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karakkottai 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 Karakkottai 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 Karakkottai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karakkottai Gram Panchayat
Where is Karakkottai Gram Panchayat located?
Karakkottai Gram Panchayat is located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Manamelkudi Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Karakkottai Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Karakkottai Gram Panchayat: Karakkottai, Kuttankudi, Ollanur, Panavayal, Pettivayal, Pillangudi, Singavanam, Talikkottai, and Vinaithirthagopalapuram.
Which Panchayat Union does Karakkottai Gram Panchayat come under?
Karakkottai Gram Panchayat comes under Manamelkudi Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pudukkottai district.
Which District Panchayat does Karakkottai Gram Panchayat come under?
Pudukkottai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karakkottai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Karakkottai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Manamelkudi Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Pudukkottai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Karakkottai Gram Panchayat?
Karakkottai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Karakkottai Gram Panchayat do?
Karakkottai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.