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