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