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