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