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