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