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