Maruvekere Gram Panchayat, Madhugiri
Maruvekere is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tumakuru district of Karnataka. It falls under the Madhugiri Taluka Panchayat and Tumakuru Zilla Panchayat. Maruvekere Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Banavenahalli, Bandrehalli, and Bhaktarahalli. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Maruvekere Gram Panchayat
Maruvekere Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banavenahalli |
| 2 | Bandrehalli |
| 3 | Bhaktarahalli |
| 4 | Gopagondnahalli |
| 5 | Lakshmipura |
| 6 | Maruvekere |
| 7 | Somapura |
| 8 | Tavakadahalli |
| 9 | Venkatapura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Maruvekere Gram Panchayat
Maruvekere Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Maruvekere 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)
Madhugiri Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maruvekere Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Tumakuru Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maruvekere Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Maruvekere Gram Panchayat
Where is Maruvekere Gram Panchayat located?
Maruvekere Gram Panchayat is located in the Tumakuru district of Karnataka. It falls under the Madhugiri Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Maruvekere Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Maruvekere Gram Panchayat: Banavenahalli, Bandrehalli, Bhaktarahalli, Gopagondnahalli, Lakshmipura, Maruvekere, Somapura, Tavakadahalli, and Venkatapura.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Maruvekere Gram Panchayat come under?
Maruvekere Gram Panchayat comes under Madhugiri Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tumakuru district.
Which District Panchayat does Maruvekere Gram Panchayat come under?
Tumakuru Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maruvekere Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Maruvekere Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Madhugiri Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Tumakuru Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Maruvekere Gram Panchayat?
Maruvekere Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Maruvekere Gram Panchayat do?
Maruvekere Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.