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