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