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