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