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