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