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