Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat, Kumbakonam
Palavathankattalai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kumbakonam Panchayat Union and Thanjavur District Panchayat. Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Ammathottam, Malaiappanallur, and Miruthiyanchapadaiveedu. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat
Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ammathottam |
| 2 | Malaiappanallur |
| 3 | Miruthiyanchapadaiveedu |
| 4 | Nachiarthottam |
| 5 | Palavathankattalai |
| 6 | Seerannakattalai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat
Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Palavathankattalai 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 Palavathankattalai 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 Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat
Where is Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat located?
Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat is located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kumbakonam Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat: Ammathottam, Malaiappanallur, Miruthiyanchapadaiveedu, Nachiarthottam, Palavathankattalai, and Seerannakattalai.
Which Panchayat Union does Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat come under?
Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat comes under Kumbakonam Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thanjavur district.
Which District Panchayat does Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat come under?
Thanjavur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kumbakonam Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Thanjavur District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat?
Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat do?
Palavathankattalai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.