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