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