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