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