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