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