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