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