Methukummal Gram Panchayat, Munchirai
Methukummal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Munchirai Panchayat Union and Kanniyakumari District Panchayat. Methukummal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Athencode, Kulapuram, and Methukummal. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Methukummal Gram Panchayat
Methukummal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Athencode |
| 2 | Kulapuram |
| 3 | Methukummal |
| 4 | Methukummal (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Methukummal Gram Panchayat
Methukummal Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Methukummal 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 Methukummal 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 Methukummal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Methukummal Gram Panchayat
Where is Methukummal Gram Panchayat located?
Methukummal Gram Panchayat is located in the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Munchirai Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Methukummal Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Methukummal Gram Panchayat: Athencode, Kulapuram, Methukummal, and Methukummal (Ct).
Which Panchayat Union does Methukummal Gram Panchayat come under?
Methukummal Gram Panchayat comes under Munchirai Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kanniyakumari district.
Which District Panchayat does Methukummal Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanniyakumari District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Methukummal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Methukummal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Munchirai Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Kanniyakumari District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Methukummal Gram Panchayat?
Methukummal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Methukummal Gram Panchayat do?
Methukummal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.