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