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