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