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