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