Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat, Kundrathur
Poonthandalam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kundrathur Panchayat Union and Kancheepuram District Panchayat. Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Nallur, Nallur R.F., and Poonthandalam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat
Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nallur |
| 2 | Nallur R.F. |
| 3 | Poonthandalam |
| 4 | Puducheri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat
Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Poonthandalam 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)
Kundrathur Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kancheepuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat
Where is Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat located?
Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat is located in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kundrathur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat: Nallur, Nallur R.F., Poonthandalam, and Puducheri.
Which Panchayat Union does Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat come under?
Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat comes under Kundrathur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kancheepuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat come under?
Kancheepuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kundrathur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Kancheepuram District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat?
Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat do?
Poonthandalam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.