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