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