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