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