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