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