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