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