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