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