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