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