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