Vilathurai Gram Panchayat, Munchirai
Vilathurai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Munchirai Panchayat Union and Kanniyakumari District Panchayat. Vilathurai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Kunnathoor, Vilathurai, and Vilathurai (Ct). It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Vilathurai Gram Panchayat
Vilathurai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kunnathoor |
| 2 | Vilathurai |
| 3 | Vilathurai (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Vilathurai Gram Panchayat
Vilathurai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Vilathurai 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)
Munchirai Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vilathurai 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 Vilathurai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Vilathurai Gram Panchayat
Where is Vilathurai Gram Panchayat located?
Vilathurai Gram Panchayat is located in the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Munchirai Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Vilathurai Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Vilathurai Gram Panchayat: Kunnathoor, Vilathurai, and Vilathurai (Ct).
Which Panchayat Union does Vilathurai Gram Panchayat come under?
Vilathurai Gram Panchayat comes under Munchirai Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kanniyakumari district.
Which District Panchayat does Vilathurai Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanniyakumari District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vilathurai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Vilathurai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Munchirai Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Kanniyakumari District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Vilathurai Gram Panchayat?
Vilathurai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Vilathurai Gram Panchayat do?
Vilathurai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.