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