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