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