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