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