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