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