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