Sooranur Gram Panchayat, Kariapatti
Sooranur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kariapatti Panchayat Union and Virudhunagar District Panchayat. Sooranur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Karungulam Nedungulam, Koovarkulam, and Kovilankulam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sooranur Gram Panchayat
Sooranur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Karungulam Nedungulam |
| 2 | Koovarkulam |
| 3 | Kovilankulam |
| 4 | Manankathan |
| 5 | Oothakulam |
| 6 | Parayanakuthi |
| 7 | Sooranoor |
| 8 | Thenoor |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sooranur Gram Panchayat
Sooranur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sooranur 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)
Kariapatti Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sooranur 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 Sooranur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sooranur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sooranur Gram Panchayat located?
Sooranur Gram Panchayat is located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kariapatti Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Sooranur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Sooranur Gram Panchayat: Karungulam Nedungulam, Koovarkulam, Kovilankulam, Manankathan, Oothakulam, Parayanakuthi, Sooranoor, and Thenoor.
Which Panchayat Union does Sooranur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sooranur Gram Panchayat comes under Kariapatti Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Virudhunagar district.
Which District Panchayat does Sooranur Gram Panchayat come under?
Virudhunagar District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sooranur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Sooranur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kariapatti Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Virudhunagar District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Sooranur Gram Panchayat?
Sooranur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sooranur Gram Panchayat do?
Sooranur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.