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