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