Melakuppam Gram Panchayat, Arcot
Melakuppam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Arcot Panchayat Union and Ranipet District Panchayat. Melakuppam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Melakuppam and Thimmanacherikuppam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Melakuppam Gram Panchayat
Melakuppam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Melakuppam |
| 2 | Thimmanacherikuppam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Melakuppam Gram Panchayat
Melakuppam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Melakuppam 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)
Arcot Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melakuppam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Ranipet District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melakuppam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Melakuppam Gram Panchayat
Where is Melakuppam Gram Panchayat located?
Melakuppam Gram Panchayat is located in the Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Arcot Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Melakuppam Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Melakuppam Gram Panchayat: Melakuppam and Thimmanacherikuppam.
Which Panchayat Union does Melakuppam Gram Panchayat come under?
Melakuppam Gram Panchayat comes under Arcot Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ranipet district.
Which District Panchayat does Melakuppam Gram Panchayat come under?
Ranipet District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melakuppam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Melakuppam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Arcot Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Ranipet District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Melakuppam Gram Panchayat?
Melakuppam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Melakuppam Gram Panchayat do?
Melakuppam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.