Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat, Manamelkudi
Edaiyathoor is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Manamelkudi Panchayat Union and Pudukkottai District Panchayat. Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Idaiyattur, Kadai-Edaiyathur, and Kokkumuttai. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat
Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Idaiyattur |
| 2 | Kadai-Edaiyathur |
| 3 | Kokkumuttai |
| 4 | Kumballam |
| 5 | Nirvilangulam |
| 6 | Rendani Ukkadairenganathapuram |
| 7 | Silattani |
| 8 | Solani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat
Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Edaiyathoor 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)
Manamelkudi Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Pudukkottai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat
Where is Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat located?
Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat is located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Manamelkudi Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat: Idaiyattur, Kadai-Edaiyathur, Kokkumuttai, Kumballam, Nirvilangulam, Rendani Ukkadairenganathapuram, Silattani, and Solani.
Which Panchayat Union does Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat come under?
Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat comes under Manamelkudi Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pudukkottai district.
Which District Panchayat does Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat come under?
Pudukkottai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Manamelkudi Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Pudukkottai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat?
Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat do?
Edaiyathoor Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.