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