Tamil Nadu Government Creates 88 New Village Panchayats in Nilgiris District After Reorganisation
As part of the rural local body restructuring process, the Tamil Nadu Government has officially created 88 new village panchayats in Nilgiris district based on the recommendations of a high-level committee appointed for reorganisation.
At present, Nilgiris district had only 35 village panchayats. Under the new restructuring plan, 27 existing village panchayats have been divided to form 88 new panchayats, while 9 village panchayats have been retained without any division.
Total Panchayats Increased to 95
- Following this reorganisation:
- Existing Panchayats before redivision: 35
- Panchayats split: 27
- Newly created Panchayats: 88
- Panchayats not divided: 9
- Total Panchayats after restructuring: 95
The move is aimed at strengthening rural governance, improving administrative efficiency, and ensuring better delivery of government welfare schemes at the grassroots level.
Officials stated that the restructured panchayat system will help in faster development works, better resource allocation, and improved public service delivery in the hilly district.
