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