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