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