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