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