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