Banavadi Gram Panchayat, Magadi
Banavadi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bengaluru South district of Karnataka. It falls under the Magadi Taluka Panchayat and Bengaluru South Zilla Panchayat. Banavadi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Alur, Banavadi, and Byrasandra. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Banavadi Gram Panchayat
Banavadi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alur |
| 2 | Banavadi |
| 3 | Byrasandra |
| 4 | Gollarahatti |
| 5 | Kalluhattipalya |
| 6 | Mallapura |
| 7 | Mooganahalli |
| 8 | Mylanahalli |
| 9 | Palanahalli |
| 10 | Shanthapura |
| 11 | Shiraganahalli |
| 12 | Udakunte |
| 13 | Veerapura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banavadi Gram Panchayat
Banavadi Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banavadi 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)
Magadi Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banavadi 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 Banavadi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banavadi Gram Panchayat
Where is Banavadi Gram Panchayat located?
Banavadi Gram Panchayat is located in the Bengaluru South district of Karnataka. It falls under the Magadi Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Banavadi Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Banavadi Gram Panchayat: Alur, Banavadi, Byrasandra, Gollarahatti, and Kalluhattipalya and 8 others.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Banavadi Gram Panchayat come under?
Banavadi Gram Panchayat comes under Magadi Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bengaluru South district.
Which District Panchayat does Banavadi Gram Panchayat come under?
Bengaluru South Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banavadi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Banavadi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Magadi Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Bengaluru South Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Banavadi Gram Panchayat?
Banavadi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Banavadi Gram Panchayat do?
Banavadi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.