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