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