Pottiyam Gram Panchayat, Kalrayan Hills
Pottiyam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kalrayan Hills Panchayat Union and Kallakurichi District Panchayat. Pottiyam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Malliampadi and Pottiyam(P). It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pottiyam Gram Panchayat
Pottiyam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Malliampadi |
| 2 | Pottiyam(P) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pottiyam Gram Panchayat
Pottiyam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pottiyam 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)
Kalrayan Hills Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pottiyam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kallakurichi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pottiyam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pottiyam Gram Panchayat
Where is Pottiyam Gram Panchayat located?
Pottiyam Gram Panchayat is located in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kalrayan Hills Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Pottiyam Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Pottiyam Gram Panchayat: Malliampadi and Pottiyam(P).
Which Panchayat Union does Pottiyam Gram Panchayat come under?
Pottiyam Gram Panchayat comes under Kalrayan Hills Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kallakurichi district.
Which District Panchayat does Pottiyam Gram Panchayat come under?
Kallakurichi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pottiyam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Pottiyam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kalrayan Hills Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Kallakurichi District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Pottiyam Gram Panchayat?
Pottiyam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pottiyam Gram Panchayat do?
Pottiyam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.