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