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