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