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