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