Kalkere Gram Panchayat, Kadur
Kalkere is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. It falls under the Kadur Taluka Panchayat and Chikkamagaluru Zilla Panchayat. Kalkere Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Gummanahalli, H.Thimmapura, and Kalkere. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Kalkere Gram Panchayat
Kalkere Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gummanahalli |
| 2 | H.Thimmapura |
| 3 | Kalkere |
| 4 | Kallahalli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalkere Gram Panchayat
Kalkere Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalkere 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 Kalkere 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 Kalkere Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalkere Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalkere Gram Panchayat located?
Kalkere Gram Panchayat is located in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. It falls under the Kadur Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kalkere Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Kalkere Gram Panchayat: Gummanahalli, H.Thimmapura, Kalkere, and Kallahalli.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Kalkere Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalkere Gram Panchayat comes under Kadur Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chikkamagaluru district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalkere Gram Panchayat come under?
Chikkamagaluru Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalkere Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Kalkere Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kadur Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Chikkamagaluru Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kalkere Gram Panchayat?
Kalkere Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Kalkere Gram Panchayat do?
Kalkere Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.