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