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