Minicoy Gram Panchayat
Minicoy is a Gram Panchayat located in the Lakshadweep District district of Lakshadweep. It falls under the Lakshadweep District Zila Parishad. Minicoy Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Minicoy (Ct) and Viringili. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Minicoy Gram Panchayat
Minicoy Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Minicoy (Ct) |
| 2 | Viringili |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Minicoy Gram Panchayat
Minicoy Gram Panchayat is part of Lakshadweep's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Minicoy 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: District Panchayat (DP)
Lakshadweep District Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Minicoy Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Minicoy Gram Panchayat
Where is Minicoy Gram Panchayat located?
Minicoy Gram Panchayat is located in the Lakshadweep District district of Lakshadweep.
How many villages come under Minicoy Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Minicoy Gram Panchayat: Minicoy (Ct) and Viringili.
Does Minicoy Gram Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Lakshadweep follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Minicoy Gram Panchayat comes directly under Lakshadweep District Zila Parishad.
Which District Panchayat does Minicoy Gram Panchayat come under?
Lakshadweep District Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Minicoy Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Lakshadweep have?
Lakshadweep follows a two-tier structure. Minicoy Gram Panchayat sits at the village level and Lakshadweep District Zila Parishad at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Minicoy Gram Panchayat?
Minicoy Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Minicoy Gram Panchayat do?
Minicoy Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.