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