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