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