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