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