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