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