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