Umathanadu Gram Panchayat, Sethubavachatram
Umathanadu is a Gram Panchayat located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Sethubavachatram Panchayat Union and Thanjavur District Panchayat. Umathanadu Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Kaivinivayal, Periakathikottai, and Pethanachivayal. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Umathanadu Gram Panchayat
Umathanadu Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kaivinivayal |
| 2 | Periakathikottai |
| 3 | Pethanachivayal |
| 4 | Umathanadu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Umathanadu Gram Panchayat
Umathanadu Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Umathanadu 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)
Sethubavachatram Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Umathanadu 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 Umathanadu Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Umathanadu Gram Panchayat
Where is Umathanadu Gram Panchayat located?
Umathanadu Gram Panchayat is located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Sethubavachatram Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Umathanadu Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Umathanadu Gram Panchayat: Kaivinivayal, Periakathikottai, Pethanachivayal, and Umathanadu.
Which Panchayat Union does Umathanadu Gram Panchayat come under?
Umathanadu Gram Panchayat comes under Sethubavachatram Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thanjavur district.
Which District Panchayat does Umathanadu Gram Panchayat come under?
Thanjavur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Umathanadu Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Umathanadu Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sethubavachatram Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Thanjavur District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Umathanadu Gram Panchayat?
Umathanadu Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Umathanadu Gram Panchayat do?
Umathanadu Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.