Agathakulam Gram Panchayat, Narikudi
Agathakulam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Narikudi Panchayat Union and Virudhunagar District Panchayat. Agathakulam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Achchangulam, Agathakulam, and Kamalipuliyankulam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Agathakulam Gram Panchayat
Agathakulam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Achchangulam |
| 2 | Agathakulam |
| 3 | Kamalipuliyankulam |
| 4 | Kuraiyaravasithan |
| 5 | Kuthanakkottai |
| 6 | Muthaneri |
| 7 | P.Mamakulam |
| 8 | Pitchangudi |
| 9 | Pulichikulam |
| 10 | Silandikulam |
| 11 | Therkuariyankulam |
| 12 | Vadagaraiyankulam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Agathakulam Gram Panchayat
Agathakulam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Agathakulam 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)
Narikudi Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agathakulam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Virudhunagar District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agathakulam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Agathakulam Gram Panchayat
Where is Agathakulam Gram Panchayat located?
Agathakulam Gram Panchayat is located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Narikudi Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Agathakulam Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Agathakulam Gram Panchayat: Achchangulam, Agathakulam, Kamalipuliyankulam, Kuraiyaravasithan, and Kuthanakkottai and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Union does Agathakulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Agathakulam Gram Panchayat comes under Narikudi Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Virudhunagar district.
Which District Panchayat does Agathakulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Virudhunagar District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agathakulam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Agathakulam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narikudi Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Virudhunagar District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Agathakulam Gram Panchayat?
Agathakulam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Agathakulam Gram Panchayat do?
Agathakulam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.