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