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