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