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