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