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