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