Virathanur Gram Panchayat, Thirupparankundram
Virathanur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thirupparankundram Panchayat Union and Madurai District Panchayat. Virathanur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Kusavapatti, Moothankulam, and Muthupilli Alangulam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Virathanur Gram Panchayat
Virathanur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kusavapatti |
| 2 | Moothankulam |
| 3 | Muthupilli Alangulam |
| 4 | Nedungulam |
| 5 | Panaikulam |
| 6 | Viradhanur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Virathanur Gram Panchayat
Virathanur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Virathanur 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)
Thirupparankundram Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Virathanur 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 Virathanur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Virathanur Gram Panchayat
Where is Virathanur Gram Panchayat located?
Virathanur Gram Panchayat is located in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thirupparankundram Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Virathanur Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Virathanur Gram Panchayat: Kusavapatti, Moothankulam, Muthupilli Alangulam, Nedungulam, Panaikulam, and Viradhanur.
Which Panchayat Union does Virathanur Gram Panchayat come under?
Virathanur Gram Panchayat comes under Thirupparankundram Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Madurai district.
Which District Panchayat does Virathanur Gram Panchayat come under?
Madurai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Virathanur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Virathanur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thirupparankundram Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Madurai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Virathanur Gram Panchayat?
Virathanur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Virathanur Gram Panchayat do?
Virathanur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.