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