Thathaneri Gram Panchayat, Vilathikulam
Thathaneri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Thoothukkudi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Vilathikulam Panchayat Union and Thoothukkudi District Panchayat. Thathaneri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Kannimarkuttam, Madharajapuram, and Thathaneri. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Thathaneri Gram Panchayat
Thathaneri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kannimarkuttam |
| 2 | Madharajapuram |
| 3 | Thathaneri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Thathaneri Gram Panchayat
Thathaneri Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Thathaneri 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 Thathaneri 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 Thathaneri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Thathaneri Gram Panchayat
Where is Thathaneri Gram Panchayat located?
Thathaneri Gram Panchayat is located in the Thoothukkudi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Vilathikulam Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Thathaneri Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Thathaneri Gram Panchayat: Kannimarkuttam, Madharajapuram, and Thathaneri.
Which Panchayat Union does Thathaneri Gram Panchayat come under?
Thathaneri Gram Panchayat comes under Vilathikulam Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thoothukkudi district.
Which District Panchayat does Thathaneri Gram Panchayat come under?
Thoothukkudi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thathaneri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Thathaneri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Vilathikulam Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Thoothukkudi District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Thathaneri Gram Panchayat?
Thathaneri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Thathaneri Gram Panchayat do?
Thathaneri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.