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