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