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