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