Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat, Melmalayanur
Dhevanthavadi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Melmalayanur Panchayat Union and Viluppuram District Panchayat. Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Devandavadi, Kaividantangal, and Melathur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat
Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Devandavadi |
| 2 | Kaividantangal |
| 3 | Melathur |
| 4 | Modipattu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat
Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhevanthavadi 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)
Melmalayanur Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Viluppuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat located?
Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat is located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Melmalayanur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat: Devandavadi, Kaividantangal, Melathur, and Modipattu.
Which Panchayat Union does Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat comes under Melmalayanur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Viluppuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat come under?
Viluppuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Melmalayanur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Viluppuram District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat?
Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat do?
Dhevanthavadi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.