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