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