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