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