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