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