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