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