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