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