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