T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat, Kovilpatti
T.Shunmugapuram is a Gram Panchayat located in the Thoothukkudi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kovilpatti Panchayat Union and Thoothukkudi District Panchayat. T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Athikinar and T.Shanmugapuram. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat
T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Athikinar |
| 2 | T.Shanmugapuram |
Panchayati Raj Structure for T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat
T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
T.Shunmugapuram 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 T.Shunmugapuram 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 T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat
Where is T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat located?
T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat is located in the Thoothukkudi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kovilpatti Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat: Athikinar and T.Shanmugapuram.
Which Panchayat Union does T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat come under?
T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat comes under Kovilpatti Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thoothukkudi district.
Which District Panchayat does T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat come under?
Thoothukkudi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kovilpatti Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Thoothukkudi District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat?
T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat do?
T.Shunmugapuram Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.