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