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