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