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