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