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