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