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