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