Melchengam Gram Panchayat, Chengam
Melchengam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Chengam Panchayat Union and Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat. Melchengam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Anandavadi, Anandavadi Rf, and Arasanganni. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Melchengam Gram Panchayat
Melchengam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anandavadi |
| 2 | Anandavadi Rf |
| 3 | Arasanganni |
| 4 | Melchengam |
| 5 | Melchengam Rf |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Melchengam Gram Panchayat
Melchengam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Melchengam 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)
Chengam Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melchengam 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 Melchengam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Melchengam Gram Panchayat
Where is Melchengam Gram Panchayat located?
Melchengam Gram Panchayat is located in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Chengam Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Melchengam Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Melchengam Gram Panchayat: Anandavadi, Anandavadi Rf, Arasanganni, Melchengam, and Melchengam Rf.
Which Panchayat Union does Melchengam Gram Panchayat come under?
Melchengam Gram Panchayat comes under Chengam Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tiruvannamalai district.
Which District Panchayat does Melchengam Gram Panchayat come under?
Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melchengam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Melchengam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chengam Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Melchengam Gram Panchayat?
Melchengam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Melchengam Gram Panchayat do?
Melchengam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.