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