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