Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat, Bylahongal
Mekalamardi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Belagavi district of Karnataka. It falls under the Bylahongal Taluka Panchayat and Belagavi Zilla Panchayat. Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Kalkuppi, Mekalmaradi, and Somanatti. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat
Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kalkuppi |
| 2 | Mekalmaradi |
| 3 | Somanatti |
| 4 | Ujjanatti |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat
Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mekalamardi 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)
Bylahongal Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mekalamardi 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 Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat
Where is Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat located?
Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat is located in the Belagavi district of Karnataka. It falls under the Bylahongal Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat: Kalkuppi, Mekalmaradi, Somanatti, and Ujjanatti.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat come under?
Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat comes under Bylahongal Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Belagavi district.
Which District Panchayat does Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat come under?
Belagavi Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bylahongal Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Belagavi Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat?
Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat do?
Mekalamardi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.