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