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