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