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