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