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