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