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