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