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