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