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