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