Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat, Thovalai
Esanthimangalam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thovalai Panchayat Union and Kanniyakumari District Panchayat. Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Erachakulam, Esanthimangalam, and Esanthimangalam South. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat
Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Erachakulam |
| 2 | Esanthimangalam |
| 3 | Esanthimangalam South |
| 4 | Navalkadu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat
Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Esanthimangalam 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)
Thovalai Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Esanthimangalam 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 Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat
Where is Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat located?
Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat is located in the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thovalai Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat: Erachakulam, Esanthimangalam, Esanthimangalam South, and Navalkadu.
Which Panchayat Union does Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat come under?
Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat comes under Thovalai Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kanniyakumari district.
Which District Panchayat does Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanniyakumari District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thovalai Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Kanniyakumari District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat?
Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat do?
Esanthimangalam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.