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