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