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