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