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