Athipadi Gram Panchayat, Thandarampet
Athipadi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thandarampet Panchayat Union and Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat. Athipadi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Akkarapatti, Athipadi, and Beemarapatti. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Athipadi Gram Panchayat
Athipadi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akkarapatti |
| 2 | Athipadi |
| 3 | Beemarapatti |
| 4 | Melmalachi |
| 5 | Nattampalli Rf |
| 6 | Semmanpatti |
| 7 | Valasamalai Rf |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Athipadi Gram Panchayat
Athipadi Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Athipadi 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)
Thandarampet Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Athipadi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Athipadi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Athipadi Gram Panchayat
Where is Athipadi Gram Panchayat located?
Athipadi Gram Panchayat is located in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thandarampet Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Athipadi Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Athipadi Gram Panchayat: Akkarapatti, Athipadi, Beemarapatti, Melmalachi, Nattampalli Rf, Semmanpatti, and Valasamalai Rf.
Which Panchayat Union does Athipadi Gram Panchayat come under?
Athipadi Gram Panchayat comes under Thandarampet Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tiruvannamalai district.
Which District Panchayat does Athipadi Gram Panchayat come under?
Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Athipadi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Athipadi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thandarampet Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Athipadi Gram Panchayat?
Athipadi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Athipadi Gram Panchayat do?
Athipadi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.