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