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