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