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