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