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