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