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