Panaikulam Gram Panchayat, Madurai East
Panaikulam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Madurai East Panchayat Union and Madurai District Panchayat. Panaikulam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Kundukulam, Panaikulam, and S.Nedungulam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Panaikulam Gram Panchayat
Panaikulam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kundukulam |
| 2 | Panaikulam |
| 3 | S.Nedungulam |
| 4 | Thirukanai |
| 5 | Varaganeri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Panaikulam Gram Panchayat
Panaikulam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Panaikulam 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 Panaikulam 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 Panaikulam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Panaikulam Gram Panchayat
Where is Panaikulam Gram Panchayat located?
Panaikulam Gram Panchayat is located in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Madurai East Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Panaikulam Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Panaikulam Gram Panchayat: Kundukulam, Panaikulam, S.Nedungulam, Thirukanai, and Varaganeri.
Which Panchayat Union does Panaikulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Panaikulam Gram Panchayat comes under Madurai East Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Madurai district.
Which District Panchayat does Panaikulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Madurai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Panaikulam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Panaikulam 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 Panaikulam Gram Panchayat?
Panaikulam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Panaikulam Gram Panchayat do?
Panaikulam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.