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