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