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