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