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