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