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