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