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