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