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