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