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