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