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