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