Maramangalam Gram Panchayat, Yercaud
Maramangalam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Yercaud Panchayat Union and Salem District Panchayat. Maramangalam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Arangam, Arasankadai(R.F.), and Chinnamadur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Maramangalam Gram Panchayat
Maramangalam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arangam |
| 2 | Arasankadai(R.F.) |
| 3 | Chinnamadur |
| 4 | Kelaiyur |
| 5 | Kombu Thukki |
| 6 | Kootumuttal |
| 7 | Kottachchedu |
| 8 | Kovilur |
| 9 | Madur |
| 10 | Manjavadi (R.F,) |
| 11 | Maramangalam |
| 12 | Maruthur |
| 13 | Narthananedu |
| 14 | Pelakkadu |
| 15 | Senthittu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Maramangalam Gram Panchayat
Maramangalam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Maramangalam 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)
Yercaud Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maramangalam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Salem District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maramangalam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Maramangalam Gram Panchayat
Where is Maramangalam Gram Panchayat located?
Maramangalam Gram Panchayat is located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Yercaud Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Maramangalam Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Maramangalam Gram Panchayat: Arangam, Arasankadai(R.F.), Chinnamadur, Kelaiyur, and Kombu Thukki and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Union does Maramangalam Gram Panchayat come under?
Maramangalam Gram Panchayat comes under Yercaud Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Salem district.
Which District Panchayat does Maramangalam Gram Panchayat come under?
Salem District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maramangalam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Maramangalam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Yercaud Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Salem District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Maramangalam Gram Panchayat?
Maramangalam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Maramangalam Gram Panchayat do?
Maramangalam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.