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