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