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