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