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