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