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