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