Kere Gram Panchayat, Sringeri
Kere is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. It falls under the Sringeri Taluka Panchayat and Chikkamagaluru Zilla Panchayat. Kere Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Balagere, Balekadi, and Gulaganjimane. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Kere Gram Panchayat
Kere Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balagere |
| 2 | Balekadi |
| 3 | Gulaganjimane |
| 4 | Hadi |
| 5 | Hadikiruru |
| 6 | Karki Khan Estate |
| 7 | Kere |
| 8 | Mathuvalli Estate |
| 9 | Muduba |
| 10 | Sheerlu |
| 11 | Sunkadamakki |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kere Gram Panchayat
Kere Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kere 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)
Sringeri Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kere 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 Kere Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kere Gram Panchayat
Where is Kere Gram Panchayat located?
Kere Gram Panchayat is located in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. It falls under the Sringeri Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kere Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kere Gram Panchayat: Balagere, Balekadi, Gulaganjimane, Hadi, and Hadikiruru and 6 others.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Kere Gram Panchayat come under?
Kere Gram Panchayat comes under Sringeri Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chikkamagaluru district.
Which District Panchayat does Kere Gram Panchayat come under?
Chikkamagaluru Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kere Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Kere Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sringeri Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Chikkamagaluru Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kere Gram Panchayat?
Kere Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Kere Gram Panchayat do?
Kere Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.