Singikulam Gram Panchayat, Kalakadu
Singikulam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kalakadu Panchayat Union and Tirunelveli District Panchayat. Singikulam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Inam Idaiyankulam, Melkarai, and Singikulam (New). It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Singikulam Gram Panchayat
Singikulam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Inam Idaiyankulam |
| 2 | Melkarai |
| 3 | Singikulam (New) |
| 4 | Singikulam (Old) |
| 5 | Tennirkulam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Singikulam Gram Panchayat
Singikulam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Singikulam 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)
Kalakadu Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Singikulam 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 Singikulam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Singikulam Gram Panchayat
Where is Singikulam Gram Panchayat located?
Singikulam Gram Panchayat is located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kalakadu Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Singikulam Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Singikulam Gram Panchayat: Inam Idaiyankulam, Melkarai, Singikulam (New), Singikulam (Old), and Tennirkulam.
Which Panchayat Union does Singikulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Singikulam Gram Panchayat comes under Kalakadu Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tirunelveli district.
Which District Panchayat does Singikulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Tirunelveli District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Singikulam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Singikulam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kalakadu Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Tirunelveli District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Singikulam Gram Panchayat?
Singikulam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Singikulam Gram Panchayat do?
Singikulam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.