Petchikulam Gram Panchayat, Madurai West
Petchikulam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Madurai West Panchayat Union and Madurai District Panchayat. Petchikulam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Keelapanangadu, Melapanangadi, and Pechikulam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Petchikulam Gram Panchayat
Petchikulam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Keelapanangadu |
| 2 | Melapanangadi |
| 3 | Pechikulam |
| 4 | Veppangulam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Petchikulam Gram Panchayat
Petchikulam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Petchikulam 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 Petchikulam 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 Petchikulam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Petchikulam Gram Panchayat
Where is Petchikulam Gram Panchayat located?
Petchikulam Gram Panchayat is located in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Madurai West Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Petchikulam Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Petchikulam Gram Panchayat: Keelapanangadu, Melapanangadi, Pechikulam, and Veppangulam.
Which Panchayat Union does Petchikulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Petchikulam Gram Panchayat comes under Madurai West Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Madurai district.
Which District Panchayat does Petchikulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Madurai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Petchikulam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Petchikulam 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 Petchikulam Gram Panchayat?
Petchikulam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Petchikulam Gram Panchayat do?
Petchikulam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.