Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat, Arimalam
Thiruvakkudi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Arimalam Panchayat Union and Pudukkottai District Panchayat. Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Arasur, Arasur Madagam (Vattam), and Maruthakudi. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat
Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arasur |
| 2 | Arasur Madagam (Vattam) |
| 3 | Maruthakudi |
| 4 | Sathirapatti |
| 5 | Thonnagudi |
| 6 | Tiruvakkudi |
| 7 | Vellalavayal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat
Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Thiruvakkudi 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)
Arimalam Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thiruvakkudi 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 Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat
Where is Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat located?
Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat is located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Arimalam Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat: Arasur, Arasur Madagam (Vattam), Maruthakudi, Sathirapatti, Thonnagudi, Tiruvakkudi, and Vellalavayal.
Which Panchayat Union does Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat comes under Arimalam Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pudukkottai district.
Which District Panchayat does Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Pudukkottai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Arimalam Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Pudukkottai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat?
Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat do?
Thiruvakkudi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.