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