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