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