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