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