Kothangudi Gram Panchayat, Ammapet
Kothangudi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Ammapet Panchayat Union and Thanjavur District Panchayat. Kothangudi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Edakkudi, Kothangudi, and Utharamangalam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kothangudi Gram Panchayat
Kothangudi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Edakkudi |
| 2 | Kothangudi |
| 3 | Utharamangalam |
| 4 | Utharamangalam Kottam |
| 5 | Vennugudithottam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kothangudi Gram Panchayat
Kothangudi Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kothangudi 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)
Ammapet Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothangudi 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 Kothangudi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kothangudi Gram Panchayat
Where is Kothangudi Gram Panchayat located?
Kothangudi Gram Panchayat is located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Ammapet Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Kothangudi Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Kothangudi Gram Panchayat: Edakkudi, Kothangudi, Utharamangalam, Utharamangalam Kottam, and Vennugudithottam.
Which Panchayat Union does Kothangudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kothangudi Gram Panchayat comes under Ammapet Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thanjavur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kothangudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Thanjavur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothangudi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Kothangudi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ammapet Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Thanjavur District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kothangudi Gram Panchayat?
Kothangudi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kothangudi Gram Panchayat do?
Kothangudi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.