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