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