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