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