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