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