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