Athipadi Gram Panchayat, Uthangarai
Athipadi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Uthangarai Panchayat Union and Krishnagiri District Panchayat. Athipadi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Athipadi, Elavambadi, and Pallathur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Athipadi Gram Panchayat
Athipadi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Athipadi |
| 2 | Elavambadi |
| 3 | Pallathur |
| 4 | Punganai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Athipadi Gram Panchayat
Athipadi Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Athipadi 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)
Uthangarai Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Athipadi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Krishnagiri District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Athipadi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Athipadi Gram Panchayat
Where is Athipadi Gram Panchayat located?
Athipadi Gram Panchayat is located in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Uthangarai Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Athipadi Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Athipadi Gram Panchayat: Athipadi, Elavambadi, Pallathur, and Punganai.
Which Panchayat Union does Athipadi Gram Panchayat come under?
Athipadi Gram Panchayat comes under Uthangarai Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Krishnagiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Athipadi Gram Panchayat come under?
Krishnagiri District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Athipadi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Athipadi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Uthangarai Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Krishnagiri District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Athipadi Gram Panchayat?
Athipadi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Athipadi Gram Panchayat do?
Athipadi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.