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