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