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