Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat, Sivaganga
Ponnakulam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Sivaganga Panchayat Union and Sivaganga District Panchayat. Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Arasani, Kovanur, and Panaiyur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat
Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arasani |
| 2 | Kovanur |
| 3 | Panaiyur |
| 4 | Ponnakulam |
| 5 | Thiraniendal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat
Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ponnakulam 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)
Sivaganga Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sivaganga District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat
Where is Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat located?
Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat is located in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Sivaganga Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat: Arasani, Kovanur, Panaiyur, Ponnakulam, and Thiraniendal.
Which Panchayat Union does Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat comes under Sivaganga Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sivaganga district.
Which District Panchayat does Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Sivaganga District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sivaganga Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Sivaganga District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat?
Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat do?
Ponnakulam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.