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