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