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