Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat, Alur

Dodda Kanagal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It falls under the Alur Taluka Panchayat and Hassan Zilla Panchayat. Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Basavanapura, Doddakanagal(Kanagal), and Hosapura. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.

List of Villages in Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat

Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Basavanapura
2Doddakanagal(Kanagal)
3Hosapura
4Katihalli
5Kavalikere
6Mudigere
7Rajanahalli
8Somapura
9Ummadevarahalli

Panchayati Raj Structure for Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat

Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Dodda Kanagal 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)

Alur Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Hassan Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat

Where is Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat located?

Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat is located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It falls under the Alur Taluka Panchayat.

How many villages come under Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat?

9 villages come under Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat: Basavanapura, Doddakanagal(Kanagal), Hosapura, Katihalli, Kavalikere, Mudigere, Rajanahalli, Somapura, and Ummadevarahalli.

Which Taluka Panchayat does Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat come under?

Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat comes under Alur Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hassan district.

Which District Panchayat does Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat come under?

Hassan Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?

Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Alur Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Hassan Zilla Panchayat at the district level.

Who heads Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat?

Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.

What does Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat do?

Dodda Kanagal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.