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