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