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