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