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