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