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