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