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