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