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