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