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