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