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