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