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