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