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