Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat, Sethubavachatram
Marakkavalasai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Sethubavachatram Panchayat Union and Thanjavur District Panchayat. Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Kodivayal, Marakkavalasai, and Nayagathivayal. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat
Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kodivayal |
| 2 | Marakkavalasai |
| 3 | Nayagathivayal |
| 4 | Regunayagipuram |
| 5 | Thuraiyur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat
Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Marakkavalasai 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)
Sethubavachatram Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Marakkavalasai 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 Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat
Where is Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat located?
Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat is located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Sethubavachatram Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat: Kodivayal, Marakkavalasai, Nayagathivayal, Regunayagipuram, and Thuraiyur.
Which Panchayat Union does Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat come under?
Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat comes under Sethubavachatram Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thanjavur district.
Which District Panchayat does Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat come under?
Thanjavur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sethubavachatram Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Thanjavur District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat?
Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat do?
Marakkavalasai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.