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