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