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