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