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