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