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