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