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