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