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