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