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