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