Kalkere Gram Panchayat, Channarayapatna
Kalkere is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It falls under the Channarayapatna Taluka Panchayat and Hassan Zilla Panchayat. Kalkere Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Cholenahalli, Chowdenahalli, and Devigere. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Kalkere Gram Panchayat
Kalkere Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cholenahalli |
| 2 | Chowdenahalli |
| 3 | Devigere |
| 4 | Gollara Hosahalli |
| 5 | Harosomanahalli |
| 6 | Kalkere |
| 7 | Karimaranahalli |
| 8 | Nettikere |
| 9 | Sathenahalli |
| 10 | Somalapura |
| 11 | Soppinahalli |
| 12 | Sorekaipura |
| 13 | Tavarekere |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalkere Gram Panchayat
Kalkere Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalkere 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)
Channarayapatna Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalkere 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 Kalkere Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalkere Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalkere Gram Panchayat located?
Kalkere Gram Panchayat is located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It falls under the Channarayapatna Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kalkere Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Kalkere Gram Panchayat: Cholenahalli, Chowdenahalli, Devigere, Gollara Hosahalli, and Harosomanahalli and 8 others.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Kalkere Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalkere Gram Panchayat comes under Channarayapatna Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hassan district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalkere Gram Panchayat come under?
Hassan Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalkere Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Kalkere Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Channarayapatna Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Hassan Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kalkere Gram Panchayat?
Kalkere Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Kalkere Gram Panchayat do?
Kalkere Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.