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