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