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