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