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