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