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