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