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