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