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