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