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