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