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