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