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