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