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