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