Melumalai Gram Panchayat, Shoolagiri
Melumalai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Shoolagiri Panchayat Union and Krishnagiri District Panchayat. Melumalai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Balagondarayanadurgam, Beerepalli, and Bikkanapalli. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Melumalai Gram Panchayat
Melumalai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balagondarayanadurgam |
| 2 | Beerepalli |
| 3 | Bikkanapalli |
| 4 | Chinnakudibala |
| 5 | Errandapalli |
| 6 | Gudisalapalli |
| 7 | Mallasandiram |
| 8 | Melumalai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Melumalai Gram Panchayat
Melumalai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Melumalai 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)
Shoolagiri Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melumalai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Krishnagiri District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melumalai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Melumalai Gram Panchayat
Where is Melumalai Gram Panchayat located?
Melumalai Gram Panchayat is located in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Shoolagiri Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Melumalai Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Melumalai Gram Panchayat: Balagondarayanadurgam, Beerepalli, Bikkanapalli, Chinnakudibala, Errandapalli, Gudisalapalli, Mallasandiram, and Melumalai.
Which Panchayat Union does Melumalai Gram Panchayat come under?
Melumalai Gram Panchayat comes under Shoolagiri Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Krishnagiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Melumalai Gram Panchayat come under?
Krishnagiri District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melumalai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Melumalai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Shoolagiri Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Krishnagiri District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Melumalai Gram Panchayat?
Melumalai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Melumalai Gram Panchayat do?
Melumalai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.