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