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