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