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