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