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