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