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