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