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