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