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