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