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