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