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