Kolathur Gram Panchayat, Merkanam
Kolathur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Merkanam Panchayat Union and Viluppuram District Panchayat. Kolathur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Kulathur, Sattamangalam, and Singanandai. 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 | Kulathur |
| 2 | Sattamangalam |
| 3 | Singanandai |
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)
Merkanam 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)
Viluppuram 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 Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Merkanam Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Kolathur Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Kolathur Gram Panchayat: Kulathur, Sattamangalam, and Singanandai.
Which Panchayat Union does Kolathur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kolathur Gram Panchayat comes under Merkanam Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Viluppuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Kolathur Gram Panchayat come under?
Viluppuram 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, Merkanam Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Viluppuram 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.