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