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