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