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