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