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