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