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