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