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