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