Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat, Thiruppathur
Thirukostiyur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thiruppathur Panchayat Union and Sivaganga District Panchayat. Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Sullankudi, T. Vairavanpatti, and Thanipatti. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat
Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sullankudi |
| 2 | T. Vairavanpatti |
| 3 | Thanipatti |
| 4 | Tirukostiyur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat
Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Thirukostiyur 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)
Thiruppathur Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thirukostiyur 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 Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat
Where is Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat located?
Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat is located in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thiruppathur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat: Sullankudi, T. Vairavanpatti, Thanipatti, and Tirukostiyur.
Which Panchayat Union does Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat come under?
Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat comes under Thiruppathur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sivaganga district.
Which District Panchayat does Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sivaganga District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thiruppathur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Sivaganga District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat?
Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat do?
Thirukostiyur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.