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