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