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