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