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