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