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