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