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