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