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