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