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