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