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