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