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