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