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