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