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