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