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