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