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