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