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