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