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