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