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