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