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