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