Varichiyur Gram Panchayat, Madurai East
Varichiyur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Madurai East Panchayat Union and Madurai District Panchayat. Varichiyur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Karuppukkal, Parayankulam, and Vallankulam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Varichiyur Gram Panchayat
Varichiyur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Karuppukkal |
| 2 | Parayankulam |
| 3 | Vallankulam |
| 4 | Varichiyur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Varichiyur Gram Panchayat
Varichiyur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Varichiyur 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)
Madurai East Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Varichiyur 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 Varichiyur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Varichiyur Gram Panchayat
Where is Varichiyur Gram Panchayat located?
Varichiyur Gram Panchayat is located in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Madurai East Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Varichiyur Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Varichiyur Gram Panchayat: Karuppukkal, Parayankulam, Vallankulam, and Varichiyur.
Which Panchayat Union does Varichiyur Gram Panchayat come under?
Varichiyur Gram Panchayat comes under Madurai East Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Madurai district.
Which District Panchayat does Varichiyur Gram Panchayat come under?
Madurai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Varichiyur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Varichiyur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Madurai East Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Madurai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Varichiyur Gram Panchayat?
Varichiyur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Varichiyur Gram Panchayat do?
Varichiyur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.