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