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