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