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