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