Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat, Udhagai
Melcowhatty is a Gram Panchayat located in the The Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Udhagai Panchayat Union and The Nilgiris District Panchayat. Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Nanjanad1 and Nanjanad2. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat
Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nanjanad1 |
| 2 | Nanjanad2 |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat
Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Melcowhatty 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)
Udhagai Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
The Nilgiris District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat
Where is Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat located?
Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat is located in the The Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Udhagai Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat: Nanjanad1 and Nanjanad2.
Which Panchayat Union does Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat come under?
Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat comes under Udhagai Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in The Nilgiris district.
Which District Panchayat does Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat come under?
The Nilgiris District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Udhagai Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and The Nilgiris District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat?
Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat do?
Melcowhatty Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.