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