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