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