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