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