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