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