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