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