Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat, Chamarajanagar

Arakalavadi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. It falls under the Chamarajanagar Taluka Panchayat and Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat. Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Arakalavadi, Chowdahalli, and Kuthanapura. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.

List of Villages in Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat

Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Arakalavadi
2Chowdahalli
3Kuthanapura
4Linganapura
5Manchagundipura
6Meluru
7Mudala Hosahalli
8Yanagahalli

Panchayati Raj Structure for Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat

Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Arakalavadi 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)

Chamarajanagar Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat

Where is Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat located?

Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat is located in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. It falls under the Chamarajanagar Taluka Panchayat.

How many villages come under Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat?

8 villages come under Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat: Arakalavadi, Chowdahalli, Kuthanapura, Linganapura, Manchagundipura, Meluru, Mudala Hosahalli, and Yanagahalli.

Which Taluka Panchayat does Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat come under?

Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat comes under Chamarajanagar Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chamarajanagar district.

Which District Panchayat does Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat come under?

Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?

Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chamarajanagar Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat at the district level.

Who heads Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat?

Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.

What does Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat do?

Arakalavadi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.