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