Kakanur Gram Panchayat, Channagiri
Kakanur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Davanagere district of Karnataka. It falls under the Channagiri Taluka Panchayat and Davanagere Zilla Panchayat. Kakanur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Arlikatte, Dodderikatte, and Kakanur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Kakanur Gram Panchayat
Kakanur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arlikatte |
| 2 | Dodderikatte |
| 3 | Kakanur |
| 4 | Kulenur |
| 5 | Linganagathihalli |
| 6 | Shivakulenooru |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kakanur Gram Panchayat
Kakanur Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kakanur 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)
Channagiri Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kakanur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Davanagere Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kakanur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kakanur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kakanur Gram Panchayat located?
Kakanur Gram Panchayat is located in the Davanagere district of Karnataka. It falls under the Channagiri Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kakanur Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Kakanur Gram Panchayat: Arlikatte, Dodderikatte, Kakanur, Kulenur, Linganagathihalli, and Shivakulenooru.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Kakanur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kakanur Gram Panchayat comes under Channagiri Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Davanagere district.
Which District Panchayat does Kakanur Gram Panchayat come under?
Davanagere Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kakanur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Kakanur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Channagiri Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Davanagere Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kakanur Gram Panchayat?
Kakanur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Kakanur Gram Panchayat do?
Kakanur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.