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