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