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