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