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