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