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