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