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