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