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