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