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