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