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