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