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