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