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