Arekere Gram Panchayat, Yelahanka
Arekere is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bengaluru Urban district of Karnataka. It falls under the Yelahanka Taluka Panchayat and Bengaluru Urban Zilla Panchayat. Arekere Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Arakere, Budumanahalli, and Byrapura. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Arekere Gram Panchayat
Arekere Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arakere |
| 2 | Budumanahalli |
| 3 | Byrapura |
| 4 | Chokkanahalli |
| 5 | Kadathanamale |
| 6 | Kakkehalli |
| 7 | Marasandra |
| 8 | Marasandra Amanikere |
| 9 | Nellukunte |
| 10 | Shanubhoganahalli |
| 11 | Suradenpura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Arekere Gram Panchayat
Arekere Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Arekere 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)
Yelahanka Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arekere 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 Arekere Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Arekere Gram Panchayat
Where is Arekere Gram Panchayat located?
Arekere Gram Panchayat is located in the Bengaluru Urban district of Karnataka. It falls under the Yelahanka Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Arekere Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Arekere Gram Panchayat: Arakere, Budumanahalli, Byrapura, Chokkanahalli, and Kadathanamale and 6 others.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Arekere Gram Panchayat come under?
Arekere Gram Panchayat comes under Yelahanka Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bengaluru Urban district.
Which District Panchayat does Arekere Gram Panchayat come under?
Bengaluru Urban Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arekere Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Arekere Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Yelahanka Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Bengaluru Urban Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Arekere Gram Panchayat?
Arekere Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Arekere Gram Panchayat do?
Arekere Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.