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