Athani Gram Panchayat, Arantangi
Athani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Arantangi Panchayat Union and Pudukkottai District Panchayat. Athani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Athani North, Athani South, and Attani. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Athani Gram Panchayat
Athani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Athani North |
| 2 | Athani South |
| 3 | Attani |
| 4 | Kalakkamangalam |
| 5 | Tiruvayppadi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Athani Gram Panchayat
Athani Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Athani 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)
Arantangi Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Athani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Pudukkottai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Athani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Athani Gram Panchayat
Where is Athani Gram Panchayat located?
Athani Gram Panchayat is located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Arantangi Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Athani Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Athani Gram Panchayat: Athani North, Athani South, Attani, Kalakkamangalam, and Tiruvayppadi.
Which Panchayat Union does Athani Gram Panchayat come under?
Athani Gram Panchayat comes under Arantangi Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pudukkottai district.
Which District Panchayat does Athani Gram Panchayat come under?
Pudukkottai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Athani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Athani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Arantangi Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Pudukkottai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Athani Gram Panchayat?
Athani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Athani Gram Panchayat do?
Athani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.