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