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