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