Kothankulam Gram Panchayat, Srivilliputhur
Kothankulam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Srivilliputhur Panchayat Union and Virudhunagar District Panchayat. Kothankulam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Kothankulam and Kothankulam Rf. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kothankulam Gram Panchayat
Kothankulam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kothankulam |
| 2 | Kothankulam Rf |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kothankulam Gram Panchayat
Kothankulam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kothankulam 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)
Srivilliputhur Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothankulam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Virudhunagar District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothankulam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kothankulam Gram Panchayat
Where is Kothankulam Gram Panchayat located?
Kothankulam Gram Panchayat is located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Srivilliputhur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Kothankulam Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Kothankulam Gram Panchayat: Kothankulam and Kothankulam Rf.
Which Panchayat Union does Kothankulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Kothankulam Gram Panchayat comes under Srivilliputhur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Virudhunagar district.
Which District Panchayat does Kothankulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Virudhunagar District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothankulam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Kothankulam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Srivilliputhur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Virudhunagar District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kothankulam Gram Panchayat?
Kothankulam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kothankulam Gram Panchayat do?
Kothankulam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.