Athupakkam Gram Panchayat, Ellapuram
Athupakkam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Ellapuram Panchayat Union and Thiruvallur District Panchayat. Athupakkam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Ariapakkam, Athupakkam, and Chittariapakkam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Athupakkam Gram Panchayat
Athupakkam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ariapakkam |
| 2 | Athupakkam |
| 3 | Chittariapakkam |
| 4 | Ellapuram |
| 5 | Moongilpattu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Athupakkam Gram Panchayat
Athupakkam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Athupakkam 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 Athupakkam 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 Athupakkam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Athupakkam Gram Panchayat
Where is Athupakkam Gram Panchayat located?
Athupakkam Gram Panchayat is located in the Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Ellapuram Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Athupakkam Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Athupakkam Gram Panchayat: Ariapakkam, Athupakkam, Chittariapakkam, Ellapuram, and Moongilpattu.
Which Panchayat Union does Athupakkam Gram Panchayat come under?
Athupakkam Gram Panchayat comes under Ellapuram Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thiruvallur district.
Which District Panchayat does Athupakkam Gram Panchayat come under?
Thiruvallur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Athupakkam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Athupakkam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ellapuram Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Thiruvallur District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Athupakkam Gram Panchayat?
Athupakkam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Athupakkam Gram Panchayat do?
Athupakkam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.