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