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