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