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