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