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