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