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