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