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