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