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