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