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