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