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