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