Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat, Valapady
Puzhuthikuttai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Valapady Panchayat Union and Salem District Panchayat. Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Chinnakuttimaduvu, Kankatti Ala, and Kiraipatti. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat
Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chinnakuttimaduvu |
| 2 | Kankatti Ala |
| 3 | Kiraipatti |
| 4 | Kurichi (R.F) |
| 5 | Kuttimadavu (R.F.) |
| 6 | Mathikuttai(R.F) |
| 7 | Periakuttimaduvu |
| 8 | Puludikkuttai |
| 9 | Pungamaduvu |
| 10 | Pungamaduvu (R.F.) |
| 11 | Sandumalai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat
Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Puzhuthikuttai 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)
Valapady Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Puzhuthikuttai 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 Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat
Where is Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat located?
Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat is located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Valapady Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat: Chinnakuttimaduvu, Kankatti Ala, Kiraipatti, Kurichi (R.F), and Kuttimadavu (R.F.) and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Union does Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat come under?
Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat comes under Valapady Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Salem district.
Which District Panchayat does Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat come under?
Salem District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Valapady Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Salem District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat?
Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat do?
Puzhuthikuttai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.