Mela Eral Gram Panchayat, Kovilpatti
Mela Eral is a Gram Panchayat located in the Thoothukkudi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kovilpatti Panchayat Union and Thoothukkudi District Panchayat. Mela Eral Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Mela Eral and Valampatti. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mela Eral Gram Panchayat
Mela Eral Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mela Eral |
| 2 | Valampatti |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mela Eral Gram Panchayat
Mela Eral Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mela Eral 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)
Kovilpatti Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mela Eral Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Thoothukkudi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mela Eral Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mela Eral Gram Panchayat
Where is Mela Eral Gram Panchayat located?
Mela Eral Gram Panchayat is located in the Thoothukkudi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kovilpatti Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Mela Eral Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Mela Eral Gram Panchayat: Mela Eral and Valampatti.
Which Panchayat Union does Mela Eral Gram Panchayat come under?
Mela Eral Gram Panchayat comes under Kovilpatti Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thoothukkudi district.
Which District Panchayat does Mela Eral Gram Panchayat come under?
Thoothukkudi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mela Eral Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Mela Eral Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kovilpatti Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Thoothukkudi District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Mela Eral Gram Panchayat?
Mela Eral Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mela Eral Gram Panchayat do?
Mela Eral Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.