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