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