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