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