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