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