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