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