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