Merakonam Gram Panchayat, Melmalayanur
Merakonam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Melmalayanur Panchayat Union and Viluppuram District Panchayat. Merakonam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Kammantangal, Marakonam, and Pinnanur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Merakonam Gram Panchayat
Merakonam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kammantangal |
| 2 | Marakonam |
| 3 | Pinnanur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Merakonam Gram Panchayat
Merakonam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Merakonam 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)
Melmalayanur Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merakonam 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 Merakonam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Merakonam Gram Panchayat
Where is Merakonam Gram Panchayat located?
Merakonam Gram Panchayat is located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Melmalayanur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Merakonam Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Merakonam Gram Panchayat: Kammantangal, Marakonam, and Pinnanur.
Which Panchayat Union does Merakonam Gram Panchayat come under?
Merakonam Gram Panchayat comes under Melmalayanur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Viluppuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Merakonam Gram Panchayat come under?
Viluppuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merakonam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Merakonam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Melmalayanur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Viluppuram District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Merakonam Gram Panchayat?
Merakonam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Merakonam Gram Panchayat do?
Merakonam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.