Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT, Vazhakkulam
Edathala is a GRAMA PANCHAYAT located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. It falls under the Vazhakkulam Block Panchayat and Ernakulam District Panchayat. Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT covers a total of 2 villages: Aluva East and Aluva West. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aluva East |
| 2 | Aluva West |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT is part of Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Edathala GRAMA 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)
Vazhakkulam Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Ernakulam District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Where is Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT located?
Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT is located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. It falls under the Vazhakkulam Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT?
2 villages come under Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT: Aluva East and Aluva West.
Which Block Panchayat does Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT come under?
Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT comes under Vazhakkulam Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ernakulam district.
Which District Panchayat does Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT come under?
Ernakulam District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Kerala have?
Kerala follows a three-tier structure. Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT sits at the village level, Vazhakkulam Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and Ernakulam District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT?
Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT do?
Edathala GRAMA PANCHAYAT handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.