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