Karikkathur Gram Panchayat, Chetpet
Karikkathur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Chetpet Panchayat Union and Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat. Karikkathur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Karikathur and Kilkarikathur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Karikkathur Gram Panchayat
Karikkathur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Karikathur |
| 2 | Kilkarikathur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karikkathur Gram Panchayat
Karikkathur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karikkathur 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)
Chetpet Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karikkathur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karikkathur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karikkathur Gram Panchayat
Where is Karikkathur Gram Panchayat located?
Karikkathur Gram Panchayat is located in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Chetpet Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Karikkathur Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Karikkathur Gram Panchayat: Karikathur and Kilkarikathur.
Which Panchayat Union does Karikkathur Gram Panchayat come under?
Karikkathur Gram Panchayat comes under Chetpet Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tiruvannamalai district.
Which District Panchayat does Karikkathur Gram Panchayat come under?
Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karikkathur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Karikkathur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chetpet Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Karikkathur Gram Panchayat?
Karikkathur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Karikkathur Gram Panchayat do?
Karikkathur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.