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