Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat, Merkanam
Kilarungunam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Merkanam Panchayat Union and Viluppuram District Panchayat. Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Alagaipakkam, Chokkantangal, and Kilarungunam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat
Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alagaipakkam |
| 2 | Chokkantangal |
| 3 | Kilarungunam |
| 4 | Kulapakkam (Vada) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat
Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kilarungunam 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 Kilarungunam 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 Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat
Where is Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat located?
Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat is located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Merkanam Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat: Alagaipakkam, Chokkantangal, Kilarungunam, and Kulapakkam (Vada).
Which Panchayat Union does Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat come under?
Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat comes under Merkanam Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Viluppuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat come under?
Viluppuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Merkanam Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Viluppuram District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat?
Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat do?
Kilarungunam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.