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