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