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