Melakkottai Gram Panchayat, Palani
Melakkottai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Palani Panchayat Union and Dindigul District Panchayat. Melakkottai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Melakottai and Veppanavalasu. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Melakkottai Gram Panchayat
Melakkottai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Melakottai |
| 2 | Veppanavalasu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Melakkottai Gram Panchayat
Melakkottai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Melakkottai 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)
Palani Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melakkottai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dindigul District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melakkottai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Melakkottai Gram Panchayat
Where is Melakkottai Gram Panchayat located?
Melakkottai Gram Panchayat is located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Palani Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Melakkottai Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Melakkottai Gram Panchayat: Melakottai and Veppanavalasu.
Which Panchayat Union does Melakkottai Gram Panchayat come under?
Melakkottai Gram Panchayat comes under Palani Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dindigul district.
Which District Panchayat does Melakkottai Gram Panchayat come under?
Dindigul District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melakkottai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Melakkottai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Palani Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Dindigul District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Melakkottai Gram Panchayat?
Melakkottai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Melakkottai Gram Panchayat do?
Melakkottai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.