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