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