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