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