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