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