Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat, Jawadhu Hills
Melsilambadi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Jawadhu Hills Panchayat Union and Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat. Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Melsilambadi, Padapanjamarathur, and Vannankuttai. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat
Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Melsilambadi |
| 2 | Padapanjamarathur |
| 3 | Vannankuttai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat
Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Melsilambadi 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)
Jawadhu Hills Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melsilambadi 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 Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat
Where is Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat located?
Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat is located in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Jawadhu Hills Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat: Melsilambadi, Padapanjamarathur, and Vannankuttai.
Which Panchayat Union does Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat come under?
Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat comes under Jawadhu Hills Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tiruvannamalai district.
Which District Panchayat does Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat come under?
Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jawadhu Hills Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat?
Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat do?
Melsilambadi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.