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