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