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