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