Mangala Gram Panchayat, Gundlupet
Mangala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. It falls under the Gundlupet Taluka Panchayat and Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat. Mangala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bandipura, Bandipura District Forest, and Bandipura State Forest. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Mangala Gram Panchayat
Mangala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bandipura |
| 2 | Bandipura District Forest |
| 3 | Bandipura State Forest |
| 4 | Jakkahalli |
| 5 | Kaniyanapura |
| 6 | Lokkere |
| 7 | Mangala |
| 8 | Yalapatti |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mangala Gram Panchayat
Mangala Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mangala 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)
Gundlupet Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mangala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mangala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mangala Gram Panchayat
Where is Mangala Gram Panchayat located?
Mangala Gram Panchayat is located in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. It falls under the Gundlupet Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Mangala Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Mangala Gram Panchayat: Bandipura, Bandipura District Forest, Bandipura State Forest, Jakkahalli, Kaniyanapura, Lokkere, Mangala, and Yalapatti.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Mangala Gram Panchayat come under?
Mangala Gram Panchayat comes under Gundlupet Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chamarajanagar district.
Which District Panchayat does Mangala Gram Panchayat come under?
Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mangala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Mangala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gundlupet Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Mangala Gram Panchayat?
Mangala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Mangala Gram Panchayat do?
Mangala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.