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