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