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