Melur Gram Panchayat, Sidlaghatta
Melur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka. It falls under the Sidlaghatta Taluka Panchayat and Chikkaballapura Zilla Panchayat. Melur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bandappanahalli, Chowdasandra, and Gangahalli. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Melur Gram Panchayat
Melur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bandappanahalli |
| 2 | Chowdasandra |
| 3 | Gangahalli |
| 4 | Hanumenahalli |
| 5 | Kambadahalli |
| 6 | Kokkaramakalahalli |
| 7 | Koogatathimmanahalli |
| 8 | Melur |
| 9 | Patalammanahalli |
| 10 | Ragimakalahalli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Melur Gram Panchayat
Melur Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Melur 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)
Sidlaghatta Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Chikkaballapura Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Melur Gram Panchayat
Where is Melur Gram Panchayat located?
Melur Gram Panchayat is located in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka. It falls under the Sidlaghatta Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Melur Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Melur Gram Panchayat: Bandappanahalli, Chowdasandra, Gangahalli, Hanumenahalli, Kambadahalli, Kokkaramakalahalli, Koogatathimmanahalli, Melur, Patalammanahalli, and Ragimakalahalli.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Melur Gram Panchayat come under?
Melur Gram Panchayat comes under Sidlaghatta Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chikkaballapura district.
Which District Panchayat does Melur Gram Panchayat come under?
Chikkaballapura Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Melur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sidlaghatta Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Chikkaballapura Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Melur Gram Panchayat?
Melur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Melur Gram Panchayat do?
Melur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.