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