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