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