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