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