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