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