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