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