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