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