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