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