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