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