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