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