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