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